The Sky at Night · SEASON 53

Herschel in the Red

Episode 4 · 2009-04-06

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Episode overview

Patrick Moore discusses what Herschel, Europe's biggest and most expensive space satellite, will do once it begins its infrared exploration of the universe. Dr Chris Lintott gets a rare chance to see the Herschel mirror, which at 3.5 metres will be the biggest astronomical mirror ever to be sent into space.

Season 53 episodes

1. Light Fantastic2009-01-05 2. The Merry Dancers2009-02-02 3. The Fountains of Enceladus2009-03-02 4. Herschel in the Red2009-04-06 5. Close Encounters2009-05-04 6. Neighbourhood Watch2009-06-08 7. Apollo 11: A Night to Remember2009-06-21 8. The Apollo Miracle2009-07-06 9. Coronas of the Sun2009-08-03 10. Jupiter Rising2009-09-07 11. The Great Observatories2009-10-05 12. Lunar Impact2009-11-02 13. Exploring Mars2009-11-15 14. The Winter Sky2009-12-07 15. Episode 15 16. Episode 16